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Bruce, Mississippi
Aug 3, 1937 – May 12, 2025
William "Chick" Ronald Hensley, a beloved father, grandfather, veteran, and dedicated public servant, passed away on May 12, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on August 3, 1937, in Asheville, North Carolina, Chick was a pillar in his community, known for his warmth, integrity, and unwavering...
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Chick was a good friend. Meet him in Memphis when he came to the VA Hospital with my Uncle Fred Murphree. For years he made that trip with Fred. He was a great friend to Fred. Chick was fun to be around. He was always joking around, telling his stories, he was fun to be around. He will be missed.
Bobbie Bingham
May 16, 2025 | Houston, TX | Friend
So sorry. Chick was a good friend for many years. He was a second Father for so many Children in Bruce during his time as Chief of Police. So respected by the ones that knew him. RIP my Friend. Larry and Mam Collins.
Larry Leon Collins
May 15, 2025 | Bruce, MS | Friend
Chick was very encouraging when I was thinking of joining the Navy. He was so proud when I joined and knowing he had a little part in it. He will be greatly missed. Rest easy Shipmate, we have the watch now!
Tony Pollan
May 14, 2025 | Lakeland, FL | Friend
Rest in love Mr. Chick. Always was a great person and we thought alot of him. He will be missed. Rest On Mr. Chick. Rest
Aletha Hall
May 14, 2025 | Bruce, MS | Friend
Chick was such a good Friend to my Brother Fred Murphree he would come with Fred yo here to the VA Hospital, they came by my house In Memphis we would go to the Krystal and eat before they went home . he was a great person to my family we will miss him so much Rest in Peace Chick.
Dorothy Murphree Johnson
May 13, 2025 | Memphis, TN | Friend
We are so sorry for the loss of Chick . He was a great friend of our family and especially to my late husband, Larry. Our prayers go out to Penny and his love ones. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Linda, Shara and Heather Bailey
LINDA BAILEY
May 13, 2025 | Bruce, MS | Friend
Chick was a good man who contributed so much to our community. He will be long remembered . Penny and the family are in my prayers.
Jerry Ellison
May 13, 2025 | Pittsboro, MS | Friend
One of the good ones for sure. RIP and may all your drives be straight and your putts in the leather my friend.
Heath Franklin
May 13, 2025 | Pittsboro, MS | Friend
Chief Chick was a friend and upstanding citizen who loved and supported our town of Bruce. God blessed him with a good life and I've missed seeing him lately and will continue to miss him daily. My condolences to all the family.
Joe T Massey
May 13, 2025 | Bruce, MS